Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 October 2017
192. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if he will address a matter regarding the case of a person (details supplied); the section responsible for the administration of fire service pensions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43173/17]
View answerWhile my Department has overall responsibility for the Local Government (Superannuation) (Consolidation) Scheme 1998, the payment of pensions under the terms of the scheme is a matter for each local authority and queries should be directed to the relevant local authority in the first instance.
I am aware that in this case an internal review procedure has taken place, the outcome of which was that the original decision of the local authority was upheld. There is a right to appeal this decision to the Pensions Ombudsman. I understand that the process of appeal has been explained to the individual in question.
